The best torque is the right torque. Whether you’re manufacturing circuit boards or repairing spaceships, applying the correct amount of torque to each screw and bolt is critical for success. If you don’t apply enough torque to a threaded fastener, it can fall free. If you apply too much, you can damage the fastener and…
That kind of attention to detail—tightening lug nuts in the correct pattern—is exactly what separates the merely functional from the truly cared-for. And if you’re in the market for a new ride, especially something that turns heads and speaks to a sense of craftsmanship, it might be time to think beyond the showroom floor. There’s…
Archimedes famously said that given a long enough lever and a place to stand, he could move the world. Contrary to Archimedes’ expectations, much of the machinery that moves the world isn’t large but small. And for most, the challenge isn’t finding a large enough lever but rather one that is correctly sized and precise…
Medical device manufacturers who sell their products in the United States must comply with the quality control guidelines outlined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in part 820 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal regulations. These guidelines lay out specific requirements for quality systems, covering production and process control, corrective and preventive…
In 2017, the International Organization for Standards (ISO) updated its guidelines for the accuracy and calibration of hand torque tools, previously modified in 2003. It was a comprehensive update that split the standard into two parts. The first part, ISO 6789-1:2017, lays out requirements for the design and testing of torque tools to ensure they…
Improving your process improves your profitability. In assembly, accurate torque tools enable companies to tighten their fasteners correctly, preventing product failures on the line and after delivery. If torque tools slip out of calibration, however, that may affect production. By developing a calibration plan and investing in the right tools to carry it out, companies…
Hello customers, partners, employees and friends. Today is an exciting day at Mountz! Not only have we rebranded this amazing 50+ year old company to reflect the modern-era we live in, providing a story that is more reflective of who we are today and moving forward, but we also launched our first eCommerce website. As…
You don’t want to be surprised by a torque tool that is out of calibration. After all, torque tools are precision instruments used to tighten critical, often safety-sensitive fasteners. When these tools are out of calibration, products can be made incorrectly, possibly even failing in the field. So, when a torque wrench is out of…
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